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  • Jenna Ahner

    Degree: 2014, MPA and 2012, B.A.

     

    Job Title: Senior Associate, Education Strategy Group

     

    Aligning K-12, postsecondary, and workforce systems.

  • Kohei Akiba

    Degree: 2020, B.A.

     

    Job Title: Research Assistant, Public Health Management Corporation

     

    Advancing public health research by using skills he learned as a student. 

  • Katelyn Andrews (Hosey)

    Degree: 2016, MPA

     

    Job Title: Director of Public Policy, LiveOn NY

     

    Advocating for community-based programs that support older adults’ ability to age with dignity and respect.

  • Abigail Armstrong

    Degree: 2021, MPA

     

    Job Title: Legislative Performance Auditor, Utah Office of the Legislative Auditor General

     

    Providing in-depth analysis that helps legislators improve programs, reduce costs, and promote accountability.

  • Dabney Brice

    Degree: 2020, MPA

     

    Job Title: Manager, Research and Communications, Echoing Green

     

    Advocating for equitable investment in social entrepreneurs

  • Nicholas Brock

    Degree: 2016, MAUAPP

     

    Job Title: Chief of Staff, Majority Caucus-Delaware House of Representatives 

     

    Overseeing strategy, operations, and communications for the majority caucus, ensuring legislative priorities are advanced effectively.

  • Marlon I. Brown

    Degree: 2008, MPA

     

    Job Title: Director, Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs

     

    Supervising and managing the state government agency responsible for the vast majority of Michigan’s regulatory environment. 

  • Debra Brucker

    Degree: 1995, MPA

     

    Job Title: Research Associate Professor, University of New Hampshire, Institute on Disability

     

    Conducting research that examines economic security and health disparities for people with disabilities. 

  • Dená Brummer

    Degree: 2005, MPA

     

    Job Title: Partner, Yellow Brick Creative Studio

     

    Successful private sector business partner drawing upon public sector experiences.

  • Cori Burbach

    Degree: 2007, MPA

     

    Job Title: Assistant City Manager, City of Dubuque

     

    Assisting the City Manager with daily municipal operations and helping to shape organizational culture.

  • Merritt Burke IV

    Degree: 1998, MPA

     

    Job Title: Town Manager, Town of Fenwick Island, Delaware

     

    Managing the daily operations and functions for the Town of Fenwick Island. 

  • Elizabeth Burland

    Degree: 2015, B.A. and M.A.

     

    Job Title: Assistant Research Professor at the University of Connecticut's School of Public Policy

     

    Teaching graduate-level courses and researching educational stratification, economic inequality, and public policy design.

  • Alexander C. Burns

    Degree: MPA, 2018

     

    Job Title: Associate Attorney; City Solicitor for the City of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware; Interim City Solicitor for the City of Lewes, DE

     

    Supporting the areas of administrative and government law, land use, and civil litigation.

  • John Carney

    Degree: 1986, MPA

     

    Job Title: Mayor, City of Wilmington

     

    Leading the City of Wilmington, directing overall municipal operations. 

  • Christopher Czepiel

    Degree: 2019, MPA

     

    Job Title: Budget Director, Massachusetts Senate Committee on Ways and Means

     

    Managing all budgetary matters before the Massachusetts Senate. 

  • Bill Clark

    Degree: 2003, MPA

     

    Job Title: Senior Consultant, Booz Allen Hamilton

     

    Supervising a team of consultants to support projects for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

  • Jennifer Daniels

    Degree: 2022, PHDUAPP
     

    Job Title: National Poverty Fellow, Institute for Research on Poverty, in residence at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

     

    Supporting applied research and evaluation efforts focused on federal human services programs.

  • Tom DeWire

    Degree: 2004, MPA

     

    Job Title: Engagement and Operations Manager, Education Delivery Institute (EDI)

     

    Developing strategies for education systems to improve student achievement.

  • Caitlin Del Collo

    Degree: 2014, MAUAPP

     

    Job Title: Chief Strategy Advisor, Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA)

     

    Representing DSHA on boards and commissions, presenting findings, and supporting affordable housing initiatives. 

  • Barrett Edwards

    Degree: 2006, MPA

     

    Job Title: Attorney, Hudson, Jones, Jaywork and Fisher

     

    Assisting municipalities with legal issues, including planning, human resources, and finance.

  • Savannah Edwards

    Degree: 2017, MPA

     

    Job Title: Associate Planner, Rossi Group

     

    Planning for sustainable and complete communities in Delaware and Maryland.

  • Scott Murphy Eisenhart

    Degree: 2017, MPA

     

    Job Title: Senior Research Analyst, Pennsylvania House of Representatives

     

    Conducting targeted policy research, shaping legislative strategy, and supporting committee operations for PA House members while coordinating with district staff to resolve constituent issues.

  • Emily Gonce

    Degree: 2002, MPA

     

    Job Title: Corporate Vice President, Office of Governmental Affairs, New York Life Insurance

     

    Leading lobbying efforts to show members of Congress the value of life insurance to constituents.

  • Jules Emory

    Degree: 2018, MPA

     

    Job Title: Legislative Director, Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS)

     

    Supervising and coordinating all Legislative activities across the state’s largest department. 

  • Erika Farris

    Degree: 2009, M.A.

     

    Job Title: Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) Fellow, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

     

    Developing policies to better manage water drainage and promote environmental sustainability.

  • Jamie Forrest

    Degree: 2020, MPA

     

    Job Title: Project Manager, University of Delaware English Language Institute

     

    Working to improve outcomes for ESL students throughout the state through teacher certification and profession. 

  • Mike Fortner

    Degree: 2002, MPA

     

    Job Title: Planner, City of Newark, DE

     

    Overseeing city planning for housing, land use, economic development, and transportation.

  • Tom Friedman

    Degree: 2007, MPA

     

    Job Title: Director of Policy, Planning, and Analysis, State Health Plan for Teachers and State Employees

     

    Managing government relations, strategic & financial plan, and policy analysis for the State Health Plan.

  • Andrew Furman

    Degree: 2025, MPA

     

    Job Title: William & Hannah Penn Fellow, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s Policy Office

     

    Working on policies related to PFAS and other emerging contaminants, ensuring the Department’s work reflects the priorities of the Secretary and the Governor.

  • Matthew Garlipp

    Degree: 2013, B.A.

     

    Job Title: Project Manager, Markets Group, Federal Reserve Bank of New York

     

    Implementing best practices in strategy and portfolio management for effective market operations. 

  • Lauren Camp Gates

    Degree: 2017, MPA

     

    Job Title: Executive Director, Down Syndrome Association of Delaware

     

    Advocating for individuals with Down Syndrome and their families.

  • Kim Gomes

    Degree: 2004, MPA

     

    Job Title: Partner, ByrdGomes

     

    Strategically lobbying for client interests on a number of policy issues before key opinion leaders and decision-makers in state and local government.

  • Andrew S. Haines

    Degree: 2003, MPA

     

    Job Title: Executive Director, National PELRA

     

    Engaging in conversations with jurisdictions on how to maintain community services. 

  • Eric Hastings

    Degree: 2019, MPA

     

    Job Title: Legislative Director & Executive Assistant to the Speaker of the House

     

    Advising leaders in the Delaware House of Representatives.

  • Taylor Hawk

    Degree: 2017, B.A. and MPA

     

    Job Title: Director of Legislative and Political Strategy

     

    Leading the development and implementation of DSEA’s legislative and political strategy at the state level.

  • Dan Henne

    Degree: 2019, MPA

     

    Job Title: Crisis Management Analyst, Goldman Sachs

     

    Anticipating and analyzing critical events that could impact worldwide operations. 

  • Jorge Hernandez-Limon

    Degree: 2022, MPP

     

    Job Title: Engineering and Water Resource Planner, Army Corp of Engineers

     

    Analyzing economic, social, and engineering principles in federal water infrastructure projects.

  • Michael S. Jackson

    Degree: 1998, MPA

     

    Job Title: Vice President for Finance, Delaware Technical Community College

     

    Facilitating financial plans, budget approvals, and other related financial operations. 

  • Kirsten Jones

    Degree: 2016, M.A.

     

    Job Title: Leadership Fellow, The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

     

    Contributing to policies that strengthen transportation and trade in New York and New Jersey.

  • Christopher Kelly

    Degree: 2014, MPA

     

    Job Title: Senior Economic Researcher

     

    Leading DPP’s research and business intelligence. 

  • Erin Kennedy

    Degree: 2006, MPA

     

    Job Title: Managing Director, Performance Technologies, The Advisory Board Company

     

    Steering health care organizations towards improving the quality of patient care and clinical outcomes.

  • Jonathan Kirch

    Degree: 2007, MPA

     

    Job Title: Government Relations Director, Delaware and Philadelphia chapters of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association

     

    Advocating for public policy that promotes better health for all Americans.

  • Anastasia Kuzmina

    Degree: 2002, MPA

     

    Job Title: HR Consultant, Interim CHRO, Executive  Coach; APCOA Group, Interim

     

    Advising Private Equity firms on Board and Executive Committee appointments and conducting leadership team assessments.

  • William Lescas

    Degree: 2022, MPA

     

    Job Title: Deputy Policy Director, Delaware Senate, Democratic Caucus

     

    Supporting senators at all phases of the legislative process by conducting research, assisting attorneys with bill drafting, engaging with stakeholders, and advising senators on legislative strategy.

  • Jenna Mayhew

    Degree: 2023, MPP

     

    Job Title: Legislative Correspondent on Energy, Environmental, and Agricultural Policy, Office of U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-DE)

     

    Tracking pending legislation in Congress, forming proposals, and providing advice on energy and environmental policies.

  • Mihret Walelgne Menberu

    Degree: 2025, MPA

     

    Job Title: Research Associate, West Health Policy Center

     

    Conducting policy research and data analysis on healthcare costs, successful aging, and access to affordable care for older adults

  • Frank Mieczkowski

    Degree: 2003, MPA

     

    Job Title: Commissioner, Family Court of Delaware

     

    Presiding over family-related issues, including family and juvenile matters. 

  • Evan Miller

    Degree: 2017, MPA

     

    Job Title: Assistant City Manager, City of Rehoboth Beach

     

    Supporting the City of Rehoboth Beach's daily administrative and operational functions. 

  • Emma Odren

    Degree: 2018, MPA

     

    Job Title: Director of Economic Development, New Castle County 

     

    Supporting local business development by helping entrepreneurs, startups, and other small companies expand and create jobs within the county.

  • Melanie Ross Levin

    Degree: 2005, B.A. and MPA

     

    Job Title: State Representative for Delaware’s 10th District

     

    Advocating for equity and justice.

  • Victor Santos

    Degree: 2008, MPA

     

    Job Title: Associate Vice President, Government Relations, Thurgood Marshall College Fund

     

    Advocating for the publicly-supported Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and their students to Congress and the White House. 

  • Ellen Schenk

    Degree: 2021, MPP and 2020, B.A.

     

    Job Title: Data Analyst, Reproductive Equity Action Lab, University of Wisconsin-Madison

     

    Specializes in quantitative methods to identify barriers and facilitators to accessing reproductive health care.

  • Meredith Seitz

    Degree: 2012, MPA

     

    Job Title: Chief of Staff

     

    Overseeing policy, legislation, and regulation work, as well as communications and human resources.

  • Albert Shields

    Degree: 2007, MPA

     

    Job Title: Director of Business and Economic Development, University of Delaware

     

    Advocating for university priorities with state and local governments.

  • Alex Southerst

    Degree: 2021, MPA

     

    Job Title:  Legislative Aide, Delaware House of Representatives

     

    Researching, drafting, and analyzing policy documents for the Delaware General Assembly. 

  • Andrea Spahr

    MPA 2002 

     

    Job Title: Senior Marketing Manager, Global Institutional Services, Wilmington Trust

     

    Managing marketing strategies for the European market. 

  • Mark D. Stevens

    Degree: 2009, MPA

     

    Job Title: Administrative Officer, National Institutes of Health (NIH)

     

    Coordinating a $1 billion budget at the NIH while advising executive leadership on administrative policy, internal controls, and operational efficiency.

  • ​Betsey Suchanic

    Degree: 2019, MPA

     

    Job Title: Environmental Training Specialist, Grow America
     

    Designing and providing training to community and economic development finance professionals across the United States.

  • Suzanne J Piotrowski

    Degree: 1998, MPA

     

    Job Title: Professor and Director at the School of Public Affairs and Administration, Rutgers University

     

    Researching open government and transparency, while teaching in multiple programs, and co-directing the MPA program.

  • Brett Swan

    Degree: 2019, MPA

     

    Job Title: Energy Programs Manager (Principal Planner), State Energy Office, DNREC Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy

     

    Overseeing the State’s energy programs to address energy justice, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase the use of renewable energy, and improve energy efficiency.

  • Cimone Sylver

    Degree: 2022, PhD; 2013, MPA

     

    Job Title: Manager of Government Affairs and Policy, Christiana Care

     

    Working to close equity gaps for historically marginalized communities. 

  • Antonina Tantillo

    Degree: 2019, MPA

     

    Job Title: City Administrator, City of New Castle


    Managing day-to-day municipal affairs.

  • Wanja Thuku

    Degree: 2019, MPA

     

    Job Title: Engagement Manager, Benefits Data Trust

     

    Expanding the reach of the BDT across the nation through strategic partnerships.

  • Eli Turkel

    Degree: 2020, PHDUAPP, MPA

     

    Job Title: Senior Research Associate, ChristianaCare, Department of Community Health

     

    Developing, evaluating, and producing analytics for the department’s programs. 

  • Jessica Velez

    Degree: 2015, MPA

    Job Title: Conflict & Collaboration Specialist, Junior Partner, Mapping Change

     

    Building leaders' capacity to collaborate effectively, engage conflict constructively, and create positive change.

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